In a heartfelt plea captured on video, the mother of activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has appealed to her son to let go of his ongoing conflict with Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo. The video, shared by VDM himself, shows his mother advising him to move past the heated exchange that has unfolded over recent weeks.

The dispute between VDM and Iyabo Ojo escalated when the actress responded to VDM’s criticisms by targeting his mother in a series of confrontational videos. In response, VDM’s mother, speaking earnestly, encouraged her son to end the feud and stressed the importance of forgiveness in resolving conflicts.

“Leave it,” she gently advises VDM in the video, signaling her desire for reconciliation. Her plea underscores the emotional toll of the public spat and emphasizes the value of peace over prolonged discord.